KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is delighted to announce the launch of 3 daily flights from LiverpoolJohnLennonAirport to KLM’s Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, commencing 29 March 2009.

The 3 KLM daily flights from Liverpool will open Liverpool City Region, Cheshire and North Wales to the rest of the World giving you the opportunity to connect to over 100 worldwide destinations on the KLM network. It will also allow you to reach over 650 destinations across the globe thanks to KLM’s SkyTeam Partners.

So whether you need to go on a day business trip to Amsterdam, explore Europe or go further afield, you can benefit from a range of different products with KLM.  Receive complimentary food and beverage service on board, free baggage allowance up to 20kgs* and no extra cost to check-in at the airport, if you cannot do it on line. Day-return check-in is also available if you travel with hand-baggage with KLM from LiverpoolJohnLennonAirport.

Liverpool to Amsterdam

KL1034          0615   0835

KL1038          1030   1250

KL1042          1730   1950

Amsterdam to Liverpool

KL1037          0925   0950

KL1041          1625   1650

KL1045          2030   2055

To find out more information and book, visit www.klm.com

KLM looks forward to welcoming you on-board.

Be sure to check out their early offers!

Investment and Regeneration in Liverpool:  Building a World Class City
5th December 2008, Radisson SAS Hotel, Liverpool

Regeneration in Liverpool has been accelerating at a rapid pace in the last few years. More than £3 billion is being invested in major projects which are changing the face of the city. Being the European Capital of Culture in 2008 has further aided this renaissance through drawing in new visitors and bringing attention to Liverpool’s cultural offering.

However, following Capital of Culture year what is the future for the city? Can the regeneration momentum be maintained in an economic downturn? What are the implications of changing regional structures for the city and surrounding area?

This conference seeks to examine the impact of the past year on Liverpool’s development, the impact of regional governance changes and their implications for regeneration and the city’s ability to weather the current economic crisis.

Speakers include:

• Phil Redmond CBE
• Cllr Warren Bradley Leader Liverpool City Council and Deputy Chair Liverpool Culture Company
• Jim Gill Chief Executive Liverpool Vision
• Paul Lakin Head of Development North West Development Agency
• Neil Scales OBE Chief Executive and Director General Merseytravel
• Peter Madden Chief Executive Forum for the Future
• Jonathan Bracken Partner Bircham Dyson Bell
• Sue Harrison Chair of the Board The BlueCoat
• Pam Wilsher Head of Tourism Sector Development Merseyside Partnership (the official Tourist Board for Merseyside)
• Guy Butler Project Director Grosvenor
• Cllr Tony McDermott Leader Halton Borough Council and Chair Mersey Gateway Executive Board
• Jack Stopforth Chief Executive Officer Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
• David Guest Chairman Liverpool Commercial District Partnership
• Simon Pierce Area Director for Greater Merseyside Learning and Skills Council (LSC)

For further information and a full programme please visit the event website, contact Waterfront on 020 7787 1210 or download the information and booking form here [PDF]

Mersey Care NHS Trust have asked us to publicise their search for a non-executive director, so here goes:

Non Executive Director required - this is a chance to shape the NHS for the 21st Century

If you’ve gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use.  You can make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community by becoming a Non-executive director of Mersey Care.  Mersey Care provides specialist mental health services to the people of Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby.  We provide medium secure services for Merseyside and Cheshire, and high secure services for England and Wales.  Our annual budget is in excess of £200 million, and we employ over 4700 staff.

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